Optimized cord clip

• US 9,743,745 B2
• Filed: 10/02/2015
• Issued: 08/29/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2015
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Logitech Europe S A (Logitech International SA)
• Original Assignee: Logitech Europe S A (Logitech International SA)
• Inventors: Duddy, Stephen
• Primary Examiner(s): King, Anita M
• Application Number:
  US14/873,643
• Publication Number:
  US 20170095067A1
• Time in Patent Office: 697 Days
• Field of Search: 248 65, 2482065, 24 312, 24303, 2336, 224183
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 2200/0508 Portable audio devices, e.g. walkman, discman, radio, MP3 player, headphones
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 5/02 Fastening articles to the garment

Abstract

An optimized cord clip configured to leverage the structural features of a user'"'"'s clothing to more effectively secure an audio cord. Embodiment of the present disclosure include a coupling device that serves to securely connect the strap to an audio cord, the strap itself also being securely clasped onto another item. The coupling device prevents unnecessary cord slip by employing a snap-fitting feature that securely manages the audio cord. At the same time, the clasping mechanism provided by the unique configuration of the strap, pockets, and ferromagnetic metals enables the cord clip to resist rotational forces exerted on the cord clip when a user is engaged in a physical activity imposing such forces.

Claims

1. A cord clip apparatus, comprising:

a strap formed with two or more pockets;

a first ferromagnetic component disposed in a first pocket;

a second ferromagnetic component disposed in a second pocket;

a dual channel coupler comprising a first channel and a second channel, wherein a portion of the strap is disposed within a portion of the first channel; and

wherein the second channel is fitted to receive and partially surround an audio cord, wherein the strap is formed of a flexible material such that the strap is configured to be folded in half, enabling the first ferromagnetic component disposed at least partially within the first pocket to be brought into magnetic contact with the second ferromagnetic component disposed at least partially within the second pocket; and

an aperture disposed between the folded sides of the strap when the first ferromagnetic component is brought into magnetic contact with the second ferromagnetic component, wherein the second channel is disposed at least partially within the aperture.

2. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second channel is disposed at least partially outside the aperture.

3. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

a hemmed portion of an item of apparel is configured to be disposed within the aperture such that the hemmed portion is adjacent to and substantially parallel with at least one side of one pocket of the strap; and

further wherein the strap clasps a second portion of the item of apparel such that the second portion is disposed between the pockets containing the ferromagnetic components.

4. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 3, wherein:

the hemmed portion of the item of apparel is a collar.

5. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 3, wherein:

the hemmed portion of the item of apparel is a portion of a shirt.

6. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

a smallest diameter of the second channel is between 0.5 and 10 millimeters.

7. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

a width dimension of the strap is between 15 and 25 millimeters.

8. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

a total length of the strap is between 60 and 95 millimeters.

9. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

a total thickness of the strap is between 1 and 10 millimeters.

10. A cord clip apparatus, comprising:

a strap formed with two or more pockets;

a first ferromagnetic component disposed in a first pocket;

a second ferromagnetic component disposed in a second pocket;

a dual channel coupler comprising a first channel and a second channel, wherein a portion of the strap is disposed within a portion of the first channel, and the second channel is fitted to receive and partially surround an audio cord; and

one or more fitted cushions disposed in at least one of the two or more pockets.

11. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 10, wherein:

at least one of the fitted cushions are formed with an aperture having an interior profile that substantially matches and outer profile of at least one of the one or more ferromagnetic components.

12. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 10, wherein:

the one or more fitted cushions are made of a non-rigid material.

13. A cord clip apparatus, comprising:

a strap formed with two or more pockets;

a first ferromagnetic component disposed in a first pocket;

a second ferromagnetic component disposed in a second pocket;

a dual channel coupler comprising a first channel and a second channel, wherein a portion of the strap is disposed within a portion of the first channel, and the second channel is fitted to receive and partially surround an audio cord, and wherein;

the strap comprises a first portion formed with the two or more pockets exposed through one or more apertures on one side of the first portion; and

a second portion; and

the first and second portions are mechanically coupled together.

14. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 13, wherein:

the second portion has a profile in one dimension that substantially matches the profile of the first portion in the same dimension.

15. A cord clip apparatus, comprising:

a strap formed with two or more pockets;

a first ferromagnetic component disposed in a first pocket;

a second ferromagnetic component disposed in a second pocket;

a dual channel coupler comprising a first channel and a second channel, wherein a portion of the strap is disposed within a portion of the first channel, and the second channel is fitted to receive and partially surround an audio cord, and wherein;

the strap is formed of a flexible material such that the strap is configured to be folded in half, enabling the first ferromagnetic component disposed at least partially within the first pocket to be brought into magnetic contact with the second ferromagnetic component disposed at least partially within the second pocket; and

an aperture disposed between the folded sides of the strap when the first ferromagnetic component is brought into magnetic contact with the second ferromagnetic component, wherein the second channel is disposed at least partially within the aperture; and

wherein a hemmed portion of an item of apparel is configured to be disposed within the aperture such that the hemmed portion is adjacent to and substantially parallel with at least one side of one pocket of the strap; and

further wherein the strap clasps a second portion of the item of apparel such that the second portion is disposed between the pockets containing the ferromagnetic components.

16. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 15, wherein the second channel is disposed at least partially outside the aperture.

17. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 15, wherein:

a smallest diameter of the second channel is between 0.5 and 10 millimeters.

18. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 15, wherein:

a width dimension of the strap is between 15 and 25 millimeters.

19. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 15, wherein:

a total length of the strap is between 60 and 95 millimeters.

20. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 15, wherein:

a total thickness of the strap is between 1 and 10 millimeters.

21. A cord clip apparatus, comprising:

a strap formed with two or more pockets;

a first ferromagnetic component disposed in a first pocket;

a second ferromagnetic component disposed in a second pocket;

one or more fitted cushions disposed in at least one of the two or more pockets;

a dual channel coupler comprising a first channel and a second channel, wherein a portion of the strap is disposed within a portion of the first channel; and

the second channel is fitted to receive and partially surround an audio cord, and wherein;

the strap is formed of a flexible material such that the strap is configured to be folded in half, enabling the first ferromagnetic component disposed at least partially within the first pocket to be brought into magnetic contact with the second ferromagnetic component disposed at least partially within the second pocket; and

an aperture disposed between the folded sides of the strap when the first ferromagnetic component is brought into magnetic contact with the second ferromagnetic component; and

wherein a hemmed portion of an item of apparel is configured to be disposed within the aperture such that the hemmed portion is adjacent to and substantially parallel with at least one side of one pocket of the strap; and

further wherein the strap clasps a second portion of the item of apparel such that the second portion is disposed between the pockets containing the ferromagnetic components.

22. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 21, wherein:

at least one of the fitted cushions are formed with an aperture having an interior profile that substantially matches and outer profile of at least one of the one or more ferromagnetic components.

23. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 21, wherein:

the one or more fitted cushions are made of a non-rigid material.

24. A cord clip apparatus comprising:

a strap formed with two or more pockets;

a first ferromagnetic component disposed in a first pocket;

a second ferromagnetic component disposed in a second pocket;

a dual channel coupler comprising a first channel and a second channel, wherein a portion of the strap is disposed within a portion of the first channel; and

wherein the second channel is fitted to receive and partially surround an audio cord, wherein;

the strap is formed of a flexible material such that the strap is configured to be folded in half, enabling the first ferromagnetic component disposed at least partially within the first pocket to be brought into magnetic contact with the second ferromagnetic component disposed at least partially within the second pocket; and

an aperture disposed between the folded sides of the strap when the first ferromagnetic component is brought into magnetic contact with the second ferromagnetic component;

wherein a hemmed portion of an item of apparel is configured to be disposed within the aperture such that the hemmed portion is adjacent to and substantially parallel with at least one side of one pocket of the strap; and

further wherein the strap clasps a second portion of the item of apparel such that the second portion is disposed between the pockets containing the ferromagnetic components,

and wherein;

the strap comprises a first portion formed with the two or more pockets exposed through one or more apertures on one side of the first portion; and

a second portion, wherein the first and second portions are mechanically coupled together.

25. The cord clip apparatus according to claim 24, wherein:

the second portion has a profile in one dimension that substantially matches the profile of the first portion in the same dimension.